The Car Connection Expert Review

Certainly, Hyundai has to earn its spot among the top
ranks of auto brands sold in the U.S. But with sales hovering above 350,000 cars
a year and quality soaring by some convincing measures, Hyundai’s no longer the
Kmart of auto brands -- although comparisons with Wal-Mart wouldn’t be far
off.

With the debut of the redesigned 2002 Sonata, it's
likely that some of those remaining snide sneers will be transformed into smug
smiles of satisfaction. The Sonata takes aim right at the heart of the mid-size
family car segment. This means that Sonata is shouldering in among the Camrys,
Accords, Malibus, Saturns and Jettas that have for years contested this
automotive category like Afghan warlords.

Whereas a previous rendition of Sonata depended on
offbeat, even goofy styling to draw attention to itself, the car's reprise in
'02 is conspicuous for its courtly elegance. From side and rear, Sonata's lines
are tastefully rounded and flowing. Up front, new modular headlights surmount
standard cat's-eye fog lamps, evoking a decidedly sporty look. If anything, only
the blacked-out grille, with its vertical strakes and prominent Hyundai badge,
is a little too big for its britches.

Middling aspirations

The Sonata reviewed here is Hyundai's mid-level
GLS version. That means it's powered by a 181-horsepower, 2.7-liter
twin-cam V-6. Equipped with a four-speed automatic that incorporates Shiftronic
manual gearchanging, this GLS cost $17,499, base. More significant yet, the
only option was $86 worth of carpeted floor mats, so that after a destination
charge, the as-tested price was $18,080. Pricing, in other words, is Hyundai's
not-so-secret weapon, because for just that little, you can get V-6 power in a
five-passenger sedan and bask in standard air-conditioned comfort with your
AM/FM/cassette/CD sound system and power windows, mirrors and keyless-remote
door locks. (The question remains, then: Why couldn't Hyundai just throw in
the floor mats for good measure?)

Good Performer!!!

Best car I've owned! Had a 2005 Sonata that I was sorry I traded it in for a 2013 Dodge Dart. Worst mistake I've ever made in purchasing a car.

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September 27, 2016

2017 Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T

Cheap plastics worse mpgs than the old v6 smaller

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I've had an 07 and a 2015 turbo. I still like my old 07 better. Only thing it did t have That I missed was leather seats and nav. This one fully decked out, auto cruse jams brakes, speeds up uncontrollably...
I've had an 07 and a 2015 turbo. I still like my old 07 better. Only thing it did t have That I missed was leather seats and nav. This one fully decked out, auto cruse jams brakes, speeds up uncontrollably sometimes, and sometimes doesn't slow down when it should. The seats leathers aren't wearing well, the nav system sucks and doesn't work well using handsfree. Also get the models with bigger tires, otherwise you have a bone jarring uncomfortable ride, seat still aren't comfortable passengers have made comments. The sound system is great. The busy bumpers and lot ons on the sides are impossible to get clean without massive effort during washing and constantly touching up after drying to avoid water spots.
The PAINT DO NOT GET A METALLIC PAINT COLOR ITS TOO SOFT SEACHES WEN BREATHED ON, the people at two dealerships I've had oil changes done at say they give out lots of body shop cards and referrals to people with the metallic colors. Mpgs? Don't believe it, my old 07 v6 got better gmo,eagle on the highway at 50 all the way upto 80 mph, I get 29 on this 4 cylinder. My v6 got consistently 32 mpg sounded better not like the diesel from 82 the 4 does. Not enough changes in the model, still only comes in black carpet that shows everything but grease. Spend an extra 4 grand get a BMW 3 series or X1 you'll be glad, or even look at Nissan both are a lot more comfortable. If you get a sonata only get one step up from rental car level. Above that it's not worth the money. + More »

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October 17, 2016

2016 Hyundai Sonata 4-Door Sedan 2.0T Sport

GOOD RIDE !!!!!

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It is everything I want for daily transportation.Very reliable. Nice styling.